The event was held at Cafe Fables / Bar Stories at Haji Lane. This second level cozy cafe was chosen for its natural sunlight that shines into the small hall. As light plays an important role on how our skin appears – Aura of Skin – therefore the natural light will allow us to pick the right shade for our skin tone.

During the event, we were also delighted to preview Lancome’s four latest eye colors from Ombre Absolue Impact 3D Palette, Blanc Expert Melanolyser Whiteness Activating Spot Eraser, two new lip colors from both L’absolu Creme de Brillance and L’absolu Rouge.

The Maqui Miracle Natural Brightening Creator Compact Foundation (S$65) and the case (S$27) are sold separately.

Using similar technology as Teint Miracle, Maqui Miracle recreates the true inner lights of a perfect skin.

Research has demonstrated that light is not only reflected on the surface. It is also naturally re-emitted from deep within the skin. It is believed that 5% is reflected but 95% penetrates skin (epidermis and dermis) and which 55% is absorbed and 40% is re-emitted at the surface.

Surface Radiance + Inner Light = AURA of SKIN

Are you aware that natural radiance is unique to each individual because every skin comes with their own AURA and quality of skin (eg : excessive melanin) will affect the AURA too.

Do you know melanin will cause skin to look beige? When light penetrates skin, melanin absorbs the bluish light and light turns more beige-ochre. Similarly as one ages, there is more melanin that eats away more of the blue light, therefore the skin will appear more beige than before too.

Likewise for haemoglobin, when light penetrates skin, it will transforms into a pinkish radiance because haemoglobin absorb yellow, green and blue lights. The more irregular the skin, the more intense the pink color. As one ages, micro-circulation slows down and pink loses its intensity.

Are you already bored with all these skin technology terms? Just bare with me a little while and I will be done pretty soon.

Optic Blue Pigment (Radiance Blue) generates a bluish light that neutralizes yellow tones and reinforces the appearance of complexion freshness and purity. It helps to achieve a radiance and crystalline clear skin tone.

Long-Lasting (12-Hour) Sweat & Sebum Proof

Are you having problem with your foundation such as the color turns darker, yellowish or comes out due to pigments that are affected by sebum? Now you can worry no more! Maqui Miracle Compact is recreated with a 12H Long Lasting + Shine Resist. It is made possible with the help of :

Hybrid Bowl Filler absorbs large amount of sebum.

Hydrophobic powder has a high resistance to color change.

With these innovative agents, sebum and sweat are absorbed and yellow dullness is gone. And you can now says HI! to 12 hours non fading translucent finish.

Maqui Miracle Compact contains highest SPF 35/PA+++ ever in a compact. This mineral-based formula is suitable for all skin type including sensitive skin.

This exclusive dual-side sponge provides an ideal coverage. The porous side of the sponge helps to deposit the product and the smooth side to shade off well the product.

I’m glad I have chosen O-02 (neutral tone) as my shade. It’s a perfect shade for my skin tone! The shade is so natural and the texture is so lightweight and fine that I couldn’t even tell which are the areas I have applied on.

Maqui Miracle Compact provides a great natural coverage without making me look too “makeup”. I like the lightweight fine texture and the pores seem more refined. My skin doesn’t turn darker nor yellowish after few hours of application. My skin appears much brighter, softer-looking and smoother. It’s so lightweight that is as though I’m not wearing anything at all. I love the high sun protection at 35/PA+++.

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Blanc Expert Melanolyser Whiteness Activating Spot Eraser

NEW Blanc Expert MelanolyserWhiteness Activating Spot Eraser, claimed as the best-selling whitening spot eraser and the 1st ever laser-like whitening treatment, has just completed their soft launch from 10 Feb to 16 Feb at Tangs Orchard and Tangs VivoCity.

It is claimed to prevent pigmentation production at its source but to also remove the existing melanin in our skin. It stimulates skin’s own “melanin grain eaters” in skin cells, to dissolve melanin just like laser treatments, brightening the skin surface.

It is claimed to see result after 4 weeks, even the most stubborn spots will visibly diminish. I was presented with a small sampling (5ml) and I hope to see some results soon.

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Ombre Absolue Impact 3D – S$90

This new all-in-one palette, Ombre Absolue Impact 3D, comes with ultra-smooth and creamy powder combined with sparkles to create a range of makeup looks with intense luminosity. There are four combination eye colors to choose from.